Church Membership - Clayton Church of Christ

What is Membership?

Church membership is a meaningful step of saying you are “all in” at Clayton Church. It’s about belonging to the church family, joining the mission, and aligning with our vision and values.

Why Membership Matters

Membership marks a shift from being a consumer to becoming a contributor, where faith is lived out through service and commitment. It reflects a mutual relationship between the church and its leaders, and an ongoing posture of asking not only how the church can serve you, but how God is calling you to serve others, your church, and your city.

The difference between an attendee and a member can be summed up in one word:
COMMITMENT

At Clayton Church, we recognise the need for a formal membership.

We ask that you commit to local church membership for four reasons: Biblical, Cultural, Personal, Practical. You will learn more about this in our membership class.

The Membership Process

The membership process is simple. We would like to assess three things:

Are you a Christian?
Do you understand what it means to be passionately committed to, and to function as a healthy member of this particular local church?
Will you commit to the vision and values of our church?

Step 1:
Fulfil the qualifications of a disciple

To publicly confess Jesus Christ as both Saviour and Lord of your life

To be baptised by immersion as a believer, in obedience to Christ’s command (Matthew 28:18-20)

To be walking in daily fellowship with Christ

To be committed to the body of Christ at Clayton Church

Step 2:
Explore by attending a Membership class

Attend the membership class to explore the vision, mission, values and doctrines and beliefs of Clayton Church and understand what is expected of Clayton Church members. If you are ready to make the commitment, then sign the Clayton Church Membership Commitment.

Step 3:
Go Public

Sign the Clayton Church Membership Commitment and ‘go public’ with your membership commitment. At our next Membership Sunday, you will stand in front of the church alongside the other new members and express your commitment as a member after which the whole church will pray over you.

I’d Like to Become a Member!

Ready to make a commitment to join the Clayton Church of Christ family?

Our membership classes run in the first week after the school holidays. Below is our membership class schedule for 2026:

22 February
26 April
19 July
11 October

You only need to attend one of the classes.

For just as the body is one and has many members…all the members of the body, though many, are one body. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.